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Thursday, May 21, 2020

Seize the Birthday: Totally Tropical


Time for a Seize the Birthday Thursday! Spring has at last sprung here in Central Ontario, but that would not stop me from accepting a few days on a tropical beach right about now - except of course for the pandemic, sigh. So we are going Totally Tropical for our challenge topping, instead! As always, if the theme doesn't inspire you, all birthday cards are welcome in our link-up. Here's my tropical inspiration:


My tropical vibe comes from stencilling the background panel - the stencil is called "Botanical Lush" and tropical vegetation is so often lush. This is a current favourite stencil, so of course seems to have disappeared from the STAMPlorations website. Nevertheless, I'm entering this in the May STAMPlorations Stencil Challenge, as well as their Spring Fling challenge. :D The sentiment is from a new-to-me Studio Katia set. 
I'm also adding my card to the current CASology challenge, where the cue word is PLANT. 


For more tropical inspiration, visit the Seize the Birthday page - my snarky sister Jo continues as our surprise party guest, joining my regular teammates.  

 

 Supplies: Neenah white cardstock, MFT Dots & Stripes Neutrals patterned paper, Studio Katia It's Your Birthday stamp, Versafine onyx black & spun sugar, faded lipstick, bundled sage & mowed lawn distress ink, Wow clear gloss embossing powder, ARTplorations botanical lush stencil
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20 comments:

  1. Dotty JoMay 21, 2020 at 3:42 PM

    Beautiful stenciling, Lindsey. Love the embossing too, Jo x

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  2. Shery RussMay 21, 2020 at 4:51 PM

    beautiful soft spring colors, Lindsey! yes, that's a STAMPlorations stencil -- we retired it last year but it will be back again once we are fully moved in to our new store (which would be happening in a couple of months or so). thank you for playing in our stencil challenge and joining us in the spring fling linky party!

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  3. JuliePMay 21, 2020 at 5:27 PM

    Very pretty. Love the b/w addition too!

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  4. JoyceMay 21, 2020 at 5:45 PM

    Your card is so pretty. I love your tropical background. It is feeling a bit tropical here where I am, so I will definitely play along with STB. And, thanks so much for playing along at CASology.

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  5. Ina GMay 21, 2020 at 6:59 PM

    Gorgeous card Lindsey. Love that stencil and so glad it will be back in the ARTplorations store again. Great idea with the stripe on the side and your big birthday wishes is perfect. Thanks for sharing at STAMPlorations Stencil Challenge.

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  6. nancy littrellMay 21, 2020 at 11:55 PM

    Your beautiful tropical lush stenciled background was perfect for the Seize the Birthday challenge, Lindsey. Love your bold sentiment and black and white striped patterned paper border too. TFS and joining us at STAMPlorations Stencil. Stay safe and creative. Hugs..Nancy

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  7. sandieMay 22, 2020 at 3:19 AM

    Lovely tropical feel to this and wonderful use of the stencil, such pretty soft colours and adding the black and white stripe-just matches the strong colour of the sentiment-perfect touch. Thanks for joining us at CASology x

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  8. Kim HegginsMay 22, 2020 at 6:12 AM

    So beautiful...love your sweet stenciled flowers! Springtime on a card.

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  9. Barbara GoddenMay 22, 2020 at 7:38 AM

    Gorgeous stenciling. so neat and pretty. I love that you just used a large sentiment as it lets that beautiful background shine.

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  10. BarbaraMay 22, 2020 at 11:46 AM

    Stenciling is a quick way to make a card and I love the black stripe on the side. That makes it special.

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  11. JoAnnMay 23, 2020 at 3:15 PM

    Very pretty stenciled background Lindsey. Love the colors and design of your card.

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  12. TaeEunMay 23, 2020 at 7:48 PM

    Beautifully stenciled background! And the black accents are gorgeous, Lindsey!

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  13. CathyMay 24, 2020 at 12:57 AM

    Gorgeous stencilling, love those soft colours, and the strpied B&W looks fab, I can never make that work! Cathy x

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  14. Pink UnicornMay 25, 2020 at 2:40 PM

    Wow what a gorgeous card, love the lush background and beautiful sentiment. Thanks for joining us for the STAMPlorations Spring Fling Blog Hop and Linky Party!

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  15. NancyMay 25, 2020 at 6:18 PM

    I can see why you love that stencil and now I do too. The strip of black really works well. I have not had much success with that trick and I have tried it many times. Your card is super fabulous and I really love it!

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  16. Ashwini RaoMay 30, 2020 at 10:23 AM

    Beautiful stencilling work, Lindsey! Love the concept, the lush greenery and soft florals! Beautiful work!

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  17. shirley-beeJune 2, 2020 at 4:06 AM

    Fabulous lush card, Lindsey! Love the striped border and the big sentiment.

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  18. Glenda JJune 3, 2020 at 1:14 AM

    Your stencilling is absolutely stunning!!! The sentiment is so bold and beautiful and the striped panel is a perfect accent. This card is so gorgeous.

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  19. Asmah Zainal AbidinJune 5, 2020 at 6:59 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! Love the soft background with the pretty stencil. Thanks so much Lindsey for your lovely creation entered in STAMPLorations May Stencil Challenge. Hope to see you again this month. Have a wonderful day :)
    Hugs and smiles,
    Asmah
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  20. cmJune 6, 2020 at 11:52 AM

    I just LOVE this card! Stencil is on my much-have-list once Shery brings it back to her shop! Stunning!
    hugs~c

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